All decisions in Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation taken unanimously by director board: former chairperson
Former Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation chairperson R. Chandrasekharan has defended his tenure against corruption allegations regarding raw cashew imports. He stated that all board decisions were unanimous and involved government representatives, arguing that responsibility should be shared collectively.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of accountability in state-run corporations and the legal challenges faced by political appointees when government audits uncover financial irregularities.
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) Kerala State president R. Chandrasekharan said on Thursday (July 2, 2026) that all decisions in the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC), when he was its chairperson, were taken unanimously by the board of directors and the chairperson alone cannot be held responsible for them.
The article presents the subject's defense alongside the government's prosecution decision without taking a definitive stance on his guilt.
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